Verbatim Transcription With Time Stamp

Student Counselor’s Name:
Client Pseudonym:
Faculty Name:
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Start time of Clip: 00:00
End time of Clip: 08:09
Directions:
Select an 8-10 minute clip of the video. Type a verbatim transcript with time stamp of that session (recall verbatim means word-for-word and includes “umm,” “err” and other filler words). As appropriate, provide a revised response in the column titled “Rework Counselor’s Statements” for all counselor statements, with the exception of paralanguage. Also, include comments regarding counselor self-awareness and conceptualization throughout for the “Conceptualization and Personalization” section.
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Client

00:00 Umm, so yeah, ever. Since our last session, it's kind of like, I've just been really overthinking a lot.




Counselor

00:06 OK.

Sympathizing with the client.
Thinking too much concerning the problem is irritating and might seriously affect your health.

The counselor noticed that his client does not easily like to brush off negative feelings.


Client

00:06 So some of the things that I'm like, noticing about is this. I'm like becoming more aware that I can't really sleep. It's just like it's




Counselor

00:13OK.

Reaffirming his sentiments above.
Too much thinking is not a mental disease, but it can lead to other conditions such as missing sleep.

It took the counselor some seconds to understand and explain the clients’ recurring situation


Client

00:14 just a lot of thoughts in my head, and then just other than that, like I've noticed that when I sit, I can't really sit still, just like.




Counselor

00:23 OK.

Empathizing with client.
I get you.

The counselor realizes there could be an issue with a deeper meaning affecting the client


Client

00:24 I'm shaking my hands this way, so I'm just like thinking about all that.




Counselor

00:28OK. OK.

Wanting more information from client.
Okay, continue.

The counselor begins to understand more about the client’s situation.


Counselor

00:31 And that's been going on for a little bit, umm, is there any, umm, causing any interruptions anywhere else? I know lack of sleep can, umm, play a part in, umm, like energy levels and things of that nature. Where have you seen that it's been, umm, kind of like, becoming very noticeable.

Seeking more information from client.
Lack of sleep is associated with several chronic health problems, which part of the body do you feel hurt or most affected?

The counselor starts to build his relationship with the client more.


Client

00:57 Mmh, I think it would be, like at work a lot? It's just like me driving to work. Or just like me getting up, it's like the thought of work. It's like it comes up and I'm like I'm getting shifts like my heart is just racing I'm.




Client

01:12Like oh my gosh.




Client

01:14 Like what's going to happen like is it gonna be a good shift like? Is my manager gonna be there like? Is my mom going to be there? it's just a lot of like what is and like what like? Just like on and on.




Counselor

01:24 OK, a lot of the unknowns are tending in your mind. It starts, umm, ruminating on those thoughts. OK, and when you get to work, how does that go? Umm, does it subside or is it still, umm, there or?

Confirming how the client deals with emotions when with workmates.
Does speaking to your workmates help you in processing your distressing feelings?

The counselor wants to deal with matters that directly distress the client


Client

01:39 Umm, sometimes it does subside a little bit.




Counselor

01:41OK.

Telling the client that it is normal.
That is fine.

The counselor further builds his relationship with the client.


Client

01:42 Just like when. Like if I'm with like the staff that I know, but I feel safe like when something goes down the ship like it's.




Counselor

01:49OK.

Reaffirming his sentiments above.
That is fine.

The counselor wants more clarification for further assessment of the client’s situation


Client

01:50 Not going to be all on me like like if I'm with the newest staff and my manager is there. That's like when they really kick in and I'm like, oh my gosh, I'm like, I hope nothing happens, so, I hope I hope nothing.




Counselor

02:03 [laughs] OK, OK.

Letting the client know it is normal to be anxious when they are not with people, they feel free with.
That is a status trigger which threatens you.

The counselor is contemplating a treatment method


Client

02:04 I mean like, is this in that? Yeah




Counselor

02:06 Umm, that seems like that can be, umm, very nerve wracking at times and can cause a little tension.

Confirming to client of uncertainty threat.
An individual’s energy reduces when their lowest status is highlighted.

The counselor is trying to stabilize the client’s psychology.


Client

02:13 Yeah, those are.




Counselor

02:15 So speaking of attention when those thoughts and when the, umm, feelings of the anxiety persist, umm, where do you feel it in your body?

Seeking more information from client.
Which part of the body does the anxiety hurt you most?

The counselor wants to understand the exact areas distressing the client to make her feel heard.


Client

02:24 Usually like in my panties like my chest.




Counselor

02:26[Nods] OK.

Telling the client that it is normal.
That is fine.

The counselor wants the client to understand that anxiety normally occurs at any part of the body.


Client

02:28 Sometimes, like in my hand like dizziness or just like my head starts to hurt.




Counselor

02:33[Nods] OK.

Telling the client that it is normal.
That is fine.

The counselor wants the client to know that she should not worry that she is having the attack.


Counselor

02:35 OK, so.

Wants to confirm further.
Tell me more.



Counselor

02:37Umm, help me understand a little bit more. Umm, are you familiar with that anxiety, how has it, I mean, has it been all your life that certain things would cause you to be more anxious? Tell me a little bit about, umm. I'll bring you, tell me

Encouragement to support the client.
Do not fear or get stuck with the problem. I will help you.

The counselor wants to advise the client to accept her challenge and try to put it in perspective.


Counselor

02:57a little bit about you?

Some encouragement to let the client know he is ready with the solution.
Share the major challenges that are disturbing you

The counselor wants the client to be proactive about her well-being.


Client

02:58 So a little bit about me I don't really recollect like being anxious a lot, it's like




Counselor

03:04OK.

Wanting client to elaborate on a few areas.
You do not have to tell me everything.

The counselor encourages the client to relax to enable her to share more.


Client

03:04 mostly, it's like barely coming up.




Counselor

03:07OK, OK.

Encouraging the client to tell more.
Okay, continue

The counselor wants the client to take stock of her condition.


Client

03:07 Usually I'm just like, whatever I go with the flow, umm, but I did notice, that ever since I started to have like a lot of changes in my life, like this, like I started to just get, more anxious like for example, umm, my family we moved houses, like I had three deaths in my family for like that happened and that's when like I feel like my




Counselor

03:25Mmh, OK.

Sympathizing with client.
I am sorry. It will be fine.

The counselor gets more attentive to calm the client’s mind and body.


Client

03:27mental health started to like come up.




Counselor

03:31You mentioned that you moved around a lot. Umm, what were some of the circumstances of having to shift, umm, in locations?

Paraphrasing and an open question to let the client know he understands her well.
It sounds like you do not feel comfortable when shifting places.

The counselor wants to help the client learn to deal with difficult choices.


Client
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